Ken Early: Watching Messi in Miami, it’s clear that a sixth World Cup is possible
I was one of the people paying way over the odds to see Messi play for Inter Miami against New York City
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US soccer fans pay good money not to see Messi
Ticket prices sky-rocket for Inter Miami’s game against Houston Dynamo, only for the Argentine to be rested
Dave Hannigan: Lionel Messi an odd and inexplicable choice for Medal of Freedom
Joe Biden choosing to give the Argentinian soccer genius this accolade shouldn’t be such a big deal. That doesn’t make it any less odd and inexplicable
Messi and the soccer show ponies thrive as slick suits shore up the shills
Astronomical gap between what Designated Players (high-profile imports) and ordinary pros take home is a troubling issue since the Beckham years in Los Angeles
All in the Game: Klopp’s Red Bull deal gives his German critics wings
Plus: Messi and Ronaldo battle it out at the perfume counter; Ireland rack up the z’s; Ronaldo’s sister rushes to his defence
Messi and Ronaldo miss out on Ballon d’Or nominations
It was the first time since 2003 that neither player was nominated for the award
‘I lost to a very strong eight-year-old’: how chess is capturing the imagination of a new generation in Ireland
Set to feature in a new Sally Rooney novel, the game is officially having a moment. But what makes it so appealing to young players?
Lautaro Martínez inspires Argentina to historic Copa América title in chaotic final
Lionel Messi wins third major tournament in a row as his career nears an end
Barcelona is the bad habitat that Xavi just can’t kick
Inspiration from Damien Duff’s wife; a heartfelt tribute to Jürgen Klopp; and pillow talk from John Terry
Your chance to buy a little square piece of the Lionel Messi story
All in the Game: Pep Guardiola makes Margaret Thatcher admission; Thomas Tuchel puts his foot in it; and Damien Duff gives hugs, kisses and kicks
‘Don’t come back’: Messi not the first high-profile target of online anger in China
Intense and sometimes destructive social media storms have been a regular occurrence for more than a decade
Lionel Messi’s non-show in Hong Kong sparks diplomatic tensions
Manchester United’s ultra-expensive team; Damien Duff quotes; Henderson the ‘water carrier’
Fall-out from Lionel Messi’s Hong Kong no-show is anything but friendly
Atletico Madrid president gets history listen on club’s past after Bilbao blunder
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí named Fifa’s best players of 2023
Argentinian forward was not present at the awards as he beat Haaland and Mbappé
MLS cashing in on Lionel Messi factor to increase season ticket price
Andy Cole not impressed with Antony; Mourinho explains Roma’s bad away form; a young debutant for Milan
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he may quit after win in Brazil
The World Champions hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd violence delay in Rio
Brazil president praises ‘real idol’ Lionel Messi in naked pop at Neymar
All in the game: Wrexham fans lay all their love on James McClean; and Liverpool player discusses ‘sick’ Erling Haaland
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or
Aitana Bonmatí keeps the Ballon d’Or Féminin trophy in Barcelona and Spain for a third consecutive year
Saudi Pro League can’t rent a crowd even after spending a fortune
All in the Game: Pochettino not happy with Christmas fixtures; McCabe’s impressive record, Messi’s jetsetting
The Real Wagatha Story: Most interesting aspect of new documentary is the woman at the centre of it
Television: New Disney+ documentary follows the faux-scandal but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before
Dave Hannigan: Messi’s bodyguard catching the eye with his continuous shadow play
Vigilant bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has become a minor celebrity in is own right as he constanly shadows Lionel Messi, even when the great Argentinian is in action on the pitch for Inter Miami
Messi will move the needle for US soccer but he can never have the impact that Pelé had
Inter Miami will flog a lot of shirts but the game in the USA is as big as it will ever be
Lionel Messi scores last-ditch free-kick winner on debut for Inter Miami
Celebrities line out to see seven-time Ballon d’Or make eye-catching first game for MLS club
Lionel Messi’s move to Miami brings joy, disbelief, and potential pitfalls
The World Cup winner’s pending arrival will be transformative, but Inter Miami must grow up fast
Bigger than Beckham: Messi has the power to realise soccer’s potential in the US
Never before has MLS given up so much to sign a player. But with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the move could end up being a wise one
Jim McGuinness: Generational athletes can turn games in an instant while handling extreme pressure
Basketball wunderkind Victor Wembanyama, soccer players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo or GAA stars like Kerry’s David Clifford are all touched by greatness or potential for such exceptionalism
Galtier confirms Messi will leave PSG and defends Argentinian’s time at club
The Argentinian star moved to the French capital from Barcelona in 2021 on a two-year contract.
Messi and PSG: a warning from history – and for Manchester United
The ageing star being politically weaponised in two states’ soft-power games carries cautionary lessons for the Premier League
Lionel Messi makes public apology to PSG for taking Saudi Arabia trip
‘First of all, I want to apologise to my teammates and the club‘
Erling Haaland’s hunger for goals is like Messi’s, says Pep Guardiola
Striker’s penalty in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Fulham took the Norwegian to 50 goals for the season
Lionel Messi scores 100th Argentina goal in seven-goal trashing of Curaçao
The Argentine talisman scored a hat-trick against Curaçao
Lionel Messi hits 800th goal as over 80,000 people welcome Argentina’s World Cup heroes
Forward claims 99th international goal from a free-kick sending crowd in Buenos Aires into raptures
Lionel Messi named Fifa player of 2022 after achieving World Cup ‘dream’
Catalan Alexia Putellas, who won the Ballon d’Or last year, was named women’s player of the year
Champions League: Kingsley Coman on target as Bayern Munich beat off-colour PSG
Superstar French team raised their game once Mbappé came off the bench but was not enough
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